Equal Footing
A podcast by Usawa Collective spotlighting African voices reimagining gender equity — through bold stories, real solutions, and feminist systems change.
We speak to changemakers, innovators, and thought leaders working to drive gender equality across Africa and beyond.
Conversations That Matter
Bold Stories
Hear from African women leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates who are challenging norms and creating change in their communities.
Real Solutions
Discover gender-transformative approaches that are actually working — from grassroots initiatives to systemic interventions.
Systems Change
Explore how to embed gender equality into policies, funding, and systems for lasting, transformative impact.
Meet the Voices Behind Equal Footing
Carren Mwanzia
Co-Founder
A gender equality advocate with over 7 years of expertise in gender, agriculture, financial inclusion, climate, and investment advisory. With a background in finance and strategy development, she has worked across Africa and Southeast Asia, advising organizations on market research, program design, and scaling gender-transformative solutions.
Connect on LinkedInMadhuri Mukherjee
Co-Founder
A gender equality advocate and practitioner with over 10 years of experience in investment banking, risk management, and impact advisory. Specializing in agriculture, financial inclusion, and gender equity, she applies a gender and power lens to drive systemic change, working on care models, women's entrepreneurship, and the intersection of gender and climate resilience.
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